Carmody, Thomas both score 20 as Mercer defeats VMI 86-64
LEXINGTON, Va. -- — Robby Carmody and David Thomas both scored 20 points in Mercer's 86-64 win against VMI on Saturday.
Carmody had five rebounds and three steals for the Bears (8-7, 1-1 Southern Conference). Thomas shot 8 for 18, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc. Jake Davis shot 5 for 9, including 4 for 7 from beyond the arc to finish with 14 points.
Tyran Cook finished with 19 points and two steals for the Keydets (3-12, 0-2). Stephen Olowoniyi added 14 points and seven rebounds for VMI. Taeshaud Jackson also had 13 points, 12 rebounds and three steals.
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Game Information
Cameron Hall
6:00 PM, 6 January 2024
Lexington, VA
Attendance: 322
- Referees:
- Zelton Steed
- Jesse Joseph
- Chase Vaden
2024-25 Southern Conference Standings
| Team | CONF | GB | OVR |
|---|---|---|---|
| Furman | 0-0 | - | 11-1 |
| Samford | 0-0 | - | 9-3 |
| Chattanooga | 0-0 | - | 8-4 |
| East Tennessee State | 0-0 | - | 7-5 |
| Mercer | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| UNC Greensboro | 0-0 | - | 6-5 |
| VMI | 0-0 | - | 6-6 |
| The Citadel | 0-0 | - | 5-6 |
| Wofford | 0-0 | - | 5-7 |
| Western Carolina | 0-0 | - | 3-7 |
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